A Bit About the Training

The Licensed Mistry Discernment pathway has been designed to be flexible and is suitable for those interested in exploring a potential call to either Licensed Lay Ministry or Ordination.

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Entry Requirements/Qualifications

• Regular attendance at your church for at least 6 months is essential and you will need to be batpised and confirmed (or be prepared to be baptised and confirmed during the course).

• You will also need the written support of your incumbent (or an identified supervisor in a Vacancy) and, for the final year, the written support of your PCC , your Vocations Advisor and a Vocations panel.

• To qualify for the course there is no formal educational requirement but you will need the ability to think and reflect critically and theologically. 

• If you have certificate in theology or higher you may be able to use your prior learning so you can miss some modules. We will discuss this with you when we receive your application.

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How it Works

A video introduction to the pathway can be found here.

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The Qualification

There is no professional or academic qualification on completion of the course, but you will be licensed by the Bishop as an LLM(Reader) in your parish/benefice.

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Cost

All modules for years 1 and 2 cost a flat fee of £25 each, payable prior to commencement of each on but please don't let this be a barrier. If you think it might be an issue please let us know and we can help you. The final year modules are free of charge.